Assistant Headteacher

Burnley High School

Burnley High School was founded in 2014 in Burnley, Lancashire. It is a mainstream school for mixed pupils aged 11-16. Burnley High School is part of the Education Partnership Trust.

Values and vision

Burnley High School promises to “transform lives” by empowering pupils to achieve their full potential. The school focuses on developing the “whole person”. Beyond academic expectations, young people also learn life skills, and their personal and social development is encouraged. The school’s ambition is to build a life-long love of learning and a set of moral values to help pupils make a positive contribution to society. 

Assistant Headteacher

What does this job do?

The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in:

·        Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the Headteacher’s strategic leadership

·        The day-to-day management of the school

·        Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

·        Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

·        Managing staff and resources to that end

·        Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

The Assistant Headteacher will also have a timetabled teaching commitment complying with the Teachers’ Standards and modelling best practice for others. They may also be required to undertake any of the duties delegated from the Headteacher.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Good Honours Degree in relevant discipline
• Relevant experience and impact at lower middle leadership
• Experience of managing a curriculum area
• Experience of coaching/mentoring/supporting colleagues which has lead to improvement in performance
• Experience of performance management
• Has a good understanding of the wider educational agenda
• A high level of self-awareness – knows strengths and weaknesses and can relate to difficult personality types well
• Can demonstrate understanding of how effective self-evaluation and strategic improvement planning can increase effectiveness and raise student achievement

About Us

The Education Partnership Trust (EPT) was established in 2012 as a not-for-profit multi-academy trust and approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities.

Our pupils come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our schools and Trust stronger.

Why you should work here - benefits

• Simply Health cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training and development including emerging leaders programmes.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

Safeguarding Information

Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.